The name Fionn is usually given to a Boy.
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The origin of the name lies in Irish.
Fionn is pronounced as FEE-onn
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Pronunciation
/ˈfʲɪnˠ/(Irish) /ˈfʲʊnˠ/(Irish) /ˈfʲuːnˠ/(Irish) /ˈfɪn/(English)
Origin
Irish, Irish Mythology
Meaning
From the Old
Irish name
Finn, derived from
Finn meaning "white, blessed". It occurs frequently in
Irish history and legends, the most noteworthy bearer being
Fionn mac Cumhaill, the central character of one of the four main cycles of
Irish mythology, the Fenian Cycle.
Fionn was born as
Deimne, and acquired his nickname because of his fair hair.
He grew all-wise by eating an enchanted salmon, and later became the leader of the
Fianna after defeating the fire-breathing demon Áillen.
He was the father of Oisín and grandfather of
Oscar.